Everything has been said already by all the reviewers. Great food and ask for extra lemon pepper which you can get on the side as well. They always have deals on meals and this is more of a take out place. Parking sucks and neighborhood might look a bit off but it's not bad at all and people are nice. Unlike some reviewers I won't take a star of because of location as this is the exact reason the food here is fairly priced. I still have to try the fish which a lot of people recommend, also good tip to place orders on the phone and just pick up.
(5)
Eddie C.
Mostly a carryout place. Get everything coated with lemon pepper seasoning.The FRIED CHICKEN is awesome beyond words. FISH is good also. Homemade hot sauce goes great with everything. CORN NUGGETS are sweet and creamy fried goodness! Everything is reasonably inexpensive for how delicious it is. Order in advance and pick up to save having to hang out unless you like getting your sketchiness on.
(5)
Kim B.
I don't know who JJ is but I do know he (or she) can cook! Don't be fooled by the exterior of this place -- the neighborhood is a little sketchy -- it is worth stopping in for some fried goodness. Tried the catfish fillet, chicken wings and shrimp. Everything was perfectly crisp and not greasy at all. I don't know what their secret is but I'm definitely a fan. On a side note, ask for the lemon pepper sauce on the side of your order. The special mix of seasonings adds an extra touch of deliciousness to your meal.
(5)
Michael S.
The wings were simply the bomb. We also tried the catfish and okra. The catfish was so so and the okra was excellent. I recommend this place for the wings alone
(5)
Madeline L.
The only reason this place is getting 4 stars instead of 5 is the location. It looks so sketchy but the food is AMAZING. Best fried fish and chicken I've had. Just wish this location would be in a better, safer place. If you arrive and see the entrance, you'll know what I mean. Not the safest. I would suggest ordering to go.
(4)
Vanessa R.
Ordered the 30 piece shrimps and hush puppies. I didnt know there was fries included, it does not say on the menu (or atlests didnt see it). Giving 3 stars because of the Hushpuppies. The breading was actually quite salty bland, they seem to tey to give it flavor by over salting it. The fries were okay, but salty for my taste. Prices are good as well. I didnt not get the lemon pepper, which I will try next time, maybe get a better review. The tarter and cocktail sauce are not homemade, which was quite disappointed. I dont quite understand the concept of having 2 slices of bread, there aren't even seasoned. Food is quite filling, which I guess is a good thing. Will be coming back to try the lemon pepper.
(3)
Heather J.
Delicious! Their chicken strips are huge, hand breaded, and just down right delectable! If you like Southern style chicken, go to JJ's. My husband and I also ate here during Lent a lot. He loves their catfish dinner and always gets an order of fried okra. Their shrimp are good, and I don't even like seafood. Also, their sauces are fantastic and you can tell they are also homemade. JJ's cooking reminds my husband and I of our Southern heritage and the homestyle cooking we are fond of.
(4)
Nabeal H.
Chicken strips fried hard keep the change. Don't forget these guys are the best jj around so throwing them a extra buck or two will have them look out for u just like u looked out for them . But tips or not honestly there fair with the portions. I've seen them clean there fish and chicken piece by piece ..and I've never seen any chicken shack do that. Like popeyes u can see they dump all the chicken in the sink and tossem around.. yukk/slimey texture under bredding. Side tip the guy who makes the coleslaw does a great job. I'd recommend buying extra. And extra lemon pepper Overall great food good guys cooking it. With fresh deliverys all the time. 5star spot to this guy =]
(5)
Ashley J.
Placed an order at 10 am for a party I was having. Told them I would be in to get it at 8pm. Arrived 10 minutes early for them to tell me they were out of chicken. They sold my order!!! Talked to the owner today who truly did not care. He didn't even apologize and said "it happens, we were busy." Will never do business with them again and I will be sure to spread the word about this unprofessional joke of an establishment.
(1)
Trasee H.
Easily the best JJ in the area! Don't waste your time going to the the other ones. Call your order in though so it can be ready when you get there. Extensive menu with awesome daily specials and CHEAP!! Food is hot and fresh. And tasty. Excellent option for your fried chicken fix. I've never tried anything but the chicken and catfish. I'm sure the other fried options are just as tasty!
(5)
Dennis T.
Best fried fish and chicken in North Chicago area. There 10 piece chicken deal is good. Especially there lemon pepper seasoning
(5)
Anthony T.
Be warned the customer service is horrible at this establishment. The shorter male with the glasses whom I presume to be the owner or co owner is a character. I have seen him argue with customers about a mere 2 cents that he had presumably not given the customer which i can vouch for the either lack of mathematical ability or just plain greed. Now let me move into the part i ay into this review. I have gone there twice and ordered just plain chicken tenders but when i came home they were chicken wings a minor setback the first time but twice is unrealistic. The owner or co owner has on 2 occasions not given my father i. law the correct change shorting him upwards of 3 dollars. in addition 2 hot dog specials were placed along with a few other items me and my father in law waited 20 mins and in the end the owner hands us the food says we're out of hotdogs and is giving us a refund. Number 1 if you knew you were out of hotdogs why wait to let us know? Isn't it business like to let us know and allow us to order another item? Number 2 we get back and my father in law realizes he was only reimbursed for one of the specials. While the food Is ok and the prices reasonable when getting the right change back, the shady mismanaged and utterly disturbing business practices are reason to stay away. I have seen the owner pretty much throw change at customers who only wanted there exact change back. You have been warned.
(1)
LinnyLynn S.
Went here last night at 10pm for the first time. I'm not from the area so it was definitely a new experience ;x lol. Anyway I absolutely loved the catfish nuggets so much that I'm going back there again just for those! Plus it's not too far from six flags & opened 'til midnight so :D The only reason I had to give it a 4star is because they forgot both mine and my buddies coleslaw :-/ the meal was too dry tasting without it I need my mixture (veggies always) good service otherwise :-)
(4)
Treva L.
So I always order food from them. I almost hung up the phone with that GHETTO AS WOMEN WHO ANSWERED. Well today order Large Catfish and the Chicken wing special. My oldest Son went to pick it up and pay with my debit card they gave him a hard time because I did not sign the back of my card. My son had all of his ID on him so they would not let him pay for the food. The food is good the customer service is crap.
(2)
Alexander B.
Their fries are great. Sometimes they put a little bit too much seasoning, but still good. I'm not a big seafood guy so I always get the chicken tenders which never disappoint. They are relatively quick unless it's busy. I would recommend this place to anyone that likes chicken.
(4)
Bernardo S.
What can you say... The wings are always spot on! Catfish is pretty darn good as well. Try to preorder if you can due to long waits but other then that it's well worth it!
(4)
Michelle S.
Sketchy looking....but sooooooo cheap and sooooooooo good! I always get the six piece wing dinner. Ask for extra lemon pepper on the side cause its amazing. I would buy a bottle if I could.
(5)
bert l.
Highly recommended NBA fish is quite the bargain as well .various items to fill a king .catfish is great,and made just right,fries and fresh.bring anyone here.
(5)
Ray A.
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVEEEE their catfish!!!! And no they don't serve it the same way at every JJ's. The one further down Lewis near the Burger King is not as good. This JJ's put alot of their seasoning on their fish(not just the catfish). Yeah, it's in the hood, but I've been there so many times for like 3 years now(and i'm not from this place) and have yet to be shot, stabbed, or even looked at funny. And yes, I've seen white people from base come here too without problems. lol If you're gonna try a JJ's out.... GO TO THE ONE ON LEWIS AND 14TH STREET WAUKEGAN, IL!!!!!! Food is always done within 10-15 minutes, VERY affordable, and it's ran by non-black people, just like every other food business in the hood!! :)
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Tinotenda S.
Everything has been said already by all the reviewers. Great food and ask for extra lemon pepper which you can get on the side as well. They always have deals on meals and this is more of a take out place. Parking sucks and neighborhood might look a bit off but it's not bad at all and people are nice. Unlike some reviewers I won't take a star of because of location as this is the exact reason the food here is fairly priced. I still have to try the fish which a lot of people recommend, also good tip to place orders on the phone and just pick up.
(5)Eddie C.
Mostly a carryout place. Get everything coated with lemon pepper seasoning.The FRIED CHICKEN is awesome beyond words. FISH is good also. Homemade hot sauce goes great with everything. CORN NUGGETS are sweet and creamy fried goodness! Everything is reasonably inexpensive for how delicious it is. Order in advance and pick up to save having to hang out unless you like getting your sketchiness on.
(5)Kim B.
I don't know who JJ is but I do know he (or she) can cook! Don't be fooled by the exterior of this place -- the neighborhood is a little sketchy -- it is worth stopping in for some fried goodness. Tried the catfish fillet, chicken wings and shrimp. Everything was perfectly crisp and not greasy at all. I don't know what their secret is but I'm definitely a fan. On a side note, ask for the lemon pepper sauce on the side of your order. The special mix of seasonings adds an extra touch of deliciousness to your meal.
(5)Michael S.
The wings were simply the bomb. We also tried the catfish and okra. The catfish was so so and the okra was excellent. I recommend this place for the wings alone
(5)Madeline L.
The only reason this place is getting 4 stars instead of 5 is the location. It looks so sketchy but the food is AMAZING. Best fried fish and chicken I've had. Just wish this location would be in a better, safer place. If you arrive and see the entrance, you'll know what I mean. Not the safest. I would suggest ordering to go.
(4)Vanessa R.
Ordered the 30 piece shrimps and hush puppies. I didnt know there was fries included, it does not say on the menu (or atlests didnt see it). Giving 3 stars because of the Hushpuppies. The breading was actually quite salty bland, they seem to tey to give it flavor by over salting it. The fries were okay, but salty for my taste. Prices are good as well. I didnt not get the lemon pepper, which I will try next time, maybe get a better review. The tarter and cocktail sauce are not homemade, which was quite disappointed. I dont quite understand the concept of having 2 slices of bread, there aren't even seasoned. Food is quite filling, which I guess is a good thing. Will be coming back to try the lemon pepper.
(3)Heather J.
Delicious! Their chicken strips are huge, hand breaded, and just down right delectable! If you like Southern style chicken, go to JJ's. My husband and I also ate here during Lent a lot. He loves their catfish dinner and always gets an order of fried okra. Their shrimp are good, and I don't even like seafood. Also, their sauces are fantastic and you can tell they are also homemade. JJ's cooking reminds my husband and I of our Southern heritage and the homestyle cooking we are fond of.
(4)Nabeal H.
Chicken strips fried hard keep the change. Don't forget these guys are the best jj around so throwing them a extra buck or two will have them look out for u just like u looked out for them . But tips or not honestly there fair with the portions. I've seen them clean there fish and chicken piece by piece ..and I've never seen any chicken shack do that. Like popeyes u can see they dump all the chicken in the sink and tossem around.. yukk/slimey texture under bredding. Side tip the guy who makes the coleslaw does a great job. I'd recommend buying extra. And extra lemon pepper Overall great food good guys cooking it. With fresh deliverys all the time. 5star spot to this guy =]
(5)Ashley J.
Placed an order at 10 am for a party I was having. Told them I would be in to get it at 8pm. Arrived 10 minutes early for them to tell me they were out of chicken. They sold my order!!! Talked to the owner today who truly did not care. He didn't even apologize and said "it happens, we were busy." Will never do business with them again and I will be sure to spread the word about this unprofessional joke of an establishment.
(1)Trasee H.
Easily the best JJ in the area! Don't waste your time going to the the other ones. Call your order in though so it can be ready when you get there. Extensive menu with awesome daily specials and CHEAP!! Food is hot and fresh. And tasty. Excellent option for your fried chicken fix. I've never tried anything but the chicken and catfish. I'm sure the other fried options are just as tasty!
(5)Dennis T.
Best fried fish and chicken in North Chicago area. There 10 piece chicken deal is good. Especially there lemon pepper seasoning
(5)Anthony T.
Be warned the customer service is horrible at this establishment. The shorter male with the glasses whom I presume to be the owner or co owner is a character. I have seen him argue with customers about a mere 2 cents that he had presumably not given the customer which i can vouch for the either lack of mathematical ability or just plain greed. Now let me move into the part i ay into this review. I have gone there twice and ordered just plain chicken tenders but when i came home they were chicken wings a minor setback the first time but twice is unrealistic. The owner or co owner has on 2 occasions not given my father i. law the correct change shorting him upwards of 3 dollars. in addition 2 hot dog specials were placed along with a few other items me and my father in law waited 20 mins and in the end the owner hands us the food says we're out of hotdogs and is giving us a refund. Number 1 if you knew you were out of hotdogs why wait to let us know? Isn't it business like to let us know and allow us to order another item? Number 2 we get back and my father in law realizes he was only reimbursed for one of the specials. While the food Is ok and the prices reasonable when getting the right change back, the shady mismanaged and utterly disturbing business practices are reason to stay away. I have seen the owner pretty much throw change at customers who only wanted there exact change back. You have been warned.
(1)LinnyLynn S.
Went here last night at 10pm for the first time. I'm not from the area so it was definitely a new experience ;x lol. Anyway I absolutely loved the catfish nuggets so much that I'm going back there again just for those! Plus it's not too far from six flags & opened 'til midnight so :D The only reason I had to give it a 4star is because they forgot both mine and my buddies coleslaw :-/ the meal was too dry tasting without it I need my mixture (veggies always) good service otherwise :-)
(4)Treva L.
So I always order food from them. I almost hung up the phone with that GHETTO AS WOMEN WHO ANSWERED. Well today order Large Catfish and the Chicken wing special. My oldest Son went to pick it up and pay with my debit card they gave him a hard time because I did not sign the back of my card. My son had all of his ID on him so they would not let him pay for the food. The food is good the customer service is crap.
(2)Alexander B.
Their fries are great. Sometimes they put a little bit too much seasoning, but still good. I'm not a big seafood guy so I always get the chicken tenders which never disappoint. They are relatively quick unless it's busy. I would recommend this place to anyone that likes chicken.
(4)Bernardo S.
What can you say... The wings are always spot on! Catfish is pretty darn good as well. Try to preorder if you can due to long waits but other then that it's well worth it!
(4)Michelle S.
Sketchy looking....but sooooooo cheap and sooooooooo good! I always get the six piece wing dinner. Ask for extra lemon pepper on the side cause its amazing. I would buy a bottle if I could.
(5)bert l.
Highly recommended NBA fish is quite the bargain as well .various items to fill a king .catfish is great,and made just right,fries and fresh.bring anyone here.
(5)Ray A.
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVEEEE their catfish!!!! And no they don't serve it the same way at every JJ's. The one further down Lewis near the Burger King is not as good. This JJ's put alot of their seasoning on their fish(not just the catfish). Yeah, it's in the hood, but I've been there so many times for like 3 years now(and i'm not from this place) and have yet to be shot, stabbed, or even looked at funny. And yes, I've seen white people from base come here too without problems. lol If you're gonna try a JJ's out.... GO TO THE ONE ON LEWIS AND 14TH STREET WAUKEGAN, IL!!!!!! Food is always done within 10-15 minutes, VERY affordable, and it's ran by non-black people, just like every other food business in the hood!! :)
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